Kangaskhan — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Kangaskhan is a physical attacker built around physical attacks (95 Attack). It can trade hits at a competitive speed tier, and it's commonly used because its normal typing only has 1 weakness, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Kangaskhan into a favorable type matchup using its normal STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Kangaskhan actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Kangaskhan the way we do
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 490Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Kangaskhan transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Kangaskhan shows up
#58
Usage ~3.55% · Win rate ~53.55%
#44
Usage ~4.58% · Win rate ~53.9%
Kangaskhan FAQ
- What are Kangaskhan's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Kangaskhan can run early-bird, scrappy, inner-focus. The competitive default is usually early-bird — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Kangaskhan weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Kangaskhan takes extra damage from fighting. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Kangaskhan?
- The best moveset for Kangaskhan depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Kangaskhan in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Kangaskhan are Pokémon with strong fighting attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Kangaskhan good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Kangaskhan's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.